Many people would agree that having passion for one's work is helpful, if not necessary, ingredient for success. Many of these same people however, confuse useful passion with hyper or frenetic behavior. Passion takes different forms. It can be the feeling of being driven to success by rolling up your sleeves or working long, hard hours. This is hyper passion can be exciting, and even addicting. The problem with this is that it drains your energy and can be very exhausting. It's generated from external sources, from tight deadlines and big deals. Because of the external nature of this type of passion, a tint of fear always goes along with it: “I love this as long as everything works out well.†This type of passion also lends itself to boredom. The only time you're having fun is when there is something on the line, when something exciting is happening. The rest of the time can seem like a letdown. you spend your time waiting and looking for more excitement. Another, calmer type of passion is what I like to call relaxed passion This is a contained, time release type of feeling. It brings joy and great success to virtually anything you do. Rather than being frenetic, this feeling is more like exhilaration and enthusiasm. It's a much calmer version of excitement. It can be described as excitement without the worry. " I love this simply because I'm absorbed in what I am doing." The way to bring forth this type of passion is to learn to keep your attention fully in the present moment. Try to do only one thing at any given moment and give on them your full and complete attention. If you're on the phone, stay focused, be with the person to whom you are speaking. do not let your mind drift; be there. I your mind does wander gently bring it back to the present moment. When our mind is in this moment, we drain the joy out of an experience. You can bring passion back into your personal and business life by simply being more oriented in the present moment. Your focus and insight will be greatly enhanced, as will your ideas and creativity.